Confirmed! Netherlands to deliver F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine | Netherlands | Ukraine
On the 20th local time, Dutch Prime Minister L ü tter confirmed to the outside world after holding talks with visiting Ukrainian President Zelensky that the Netherlands and Denmark will supply F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine. Lute stated that Ukrainian pilots are currently undergoing language training and have not yet begun military flight training. After completing the infrastructure construction and authorization process, the Netherlands will officially transfer fighter jets to Ukraine. But Lute did not disclose to the outside world the exact number of fighter jets provided to Ukraine.
On the 20th, Zelensky and Dutch Prime Minister L ü tte inspected F-16 fighter jets together.
Zelensky said that he arrived in the Netherlands on the same day for a visit and held talks with Dutch Prime Minister L ü tter mainly on the transfer of F-16 fighter jets and the "Peace Summit". He stated that both sides have reached an agreement on providing Ukraine with the number of F-16 fighter jets. After Ukrainian pilots and engineers complete relevant training, the Netherlands will transfer 42 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine.
According to the Ukrainian news agency Interfax on the 18th, the United States has approved the supply of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine through Denmark and the Netherlands. The US promises to accelerate all necessary procedures for approving the transfer of F-16 fighter jets.
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However, Ukrainian Air Force spokesperson Ignati previously admitted in a video link that due to the unresolved issue of Ukrainian pilot training, Ukraine will not be able to use F-16 fighter jets to protect Ukrainian airspace during this autumn and winter season.
Russian media recently quoted Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov as saying that the presence of F-16 fighter jets capable of carrying nuclear weapons in Ukraine will be seen by Russia as a nuclear threat from the West.